7 Compelling Reasons Why A Prepaid Debit Card May Be Just The Financial Tool You Need

Prepaid debit cards are great financial tools and may be just the financial tool you need. Here a seven compelling reasons why:1. A prepaid debit card helps you stay out of debt because the money you spend is your own. Credit cards encourage you to spend money you don't have,... Read More

How To Start A Second SEPERATE Credit File!

Your personal credit file is separated from those with the same or similar names by several factors, including a driver's license number, birth date, or spouse's name. Although these are three important identifying marks, the number one identifying mark on your credit report is your social security number. Since there... Read More

Credit Report And Correction Techniques

The three major credit bureaus, Experian, Equifax and Trans Union are similar and feature a "Credit Score", which is created from credit report data submitted to them about you. Their report includes where you live, your bill-paying habits, and bankruptcy and arrest information. The information compiled by them is used... Read More

Good Credit -- Essential for the Prospective Home Buyer

Credit is a funny thing. It can be a useful tool in the hands of an informed individual, or a weight of burden to the unsuspecting. One thing is for certain, you must have a decent credit score to attain a quality mortgage loan.We speak to hundreds of individuals each... Read More

Shoppers Beware - Tis The Season

It's the number one complaint from consumers and it only takes a moment for you to become a victim. While you search for holiday bargains, identity thieves are searching for targets - unsuspecting consumers. Here are some tips to help you safeguard your identity and other valuables:1) Protect your account... Read More

Free Credit Report ? Watch Out for Scams

Many people may still not be aware of an amendment to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) that Congress passed last year. This amendment allows U.S. citizens to receive a copy of their credit report, for free, once per year. The plan is being rolled out slowly in order to... Read More

Trying to Land a Job? Poor Credit Scores May Hurt Your Chances

Many employers are now looking at an applicant's credit report for hiring purposes. During an interview process a potential employer may request your written consent to access your credit report. A credit report is essentially your credit history created by CRAs (also known as credit bureaus). Debtors that grant (or... Read More

How To Protect Yourself Against Credit Card Fraud

In the high tech world of today, credit card fraud is an ever increasing problem.By 2005 it is estimated that the online payment industry will capture $12.5 Billion in revenue. This is up over 20% from 2004.In the United Kindom alone, credit card fraud cost companies £504.8 Million in 2004.With... Read More

Dealing With A Collection Agency

Step I - Selecting A Collection AgencySelecting a credit collection agency is perhaps the most important and difficult task. Some factors you must consider while selecting a collection agency are:- Experience and professionals - Geographical presence - Expertise - Fees and charging model - Customer references... Read More

Rebuild Your Credit the Right Way the First Time

If you are one of the millions of people out there with bad credit you need to step up and start doing something to get yourself back into credits good graces. Having good credit is the only way to assure that you will get the best interest rates on any... Read More

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How to Order the Right Credit Reports to Repair Your Own Credit

In this week's article, I am going to offer some... Read More

Credit Card Traps: How To Spot Them On The Spot!

They arrive in your mail - a conspicuous looking mail... Read More

Credit Cards: Pros and Cons

Sure, there are a lot of problems with credit cards,... Read More

Understanding Your Credit Score

When you apply for credit one of the first things... Read More

Credit Cards - Why Prepay?

With prepaid credit cards, you get the practicality of plastic... Read More

Which Credit Bureau Should I Use To Check My Credit Report?

There are three main credit bureaus in the United States;... Read More

Fair Credit Reporting Act: What You Should Know About It?

The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is designated to... Read More

Dealing With A Collection Agency

Step I - Selecting A Collection AgencySelecting a credit collection... Read More

How Does a Creditor Determine Whether to Grant You Credit?

Credit 101How does a creditor determine whether to grant you... Read More

Credit Traps Snag Consumers

Nearly 20 years ago I worked for a small consumer... Read More

How Do I Establish A Good Line of Credit?

A line of credit, roughly defined, is the amount of... Read More

Addressing Bad Credit Card Debt

Spending HabitsSo you've just got your credit card. The first... Read More

Credit Report ? How to Improve Your Credit Score

One of the great mysteries of life is how the... Read More

Credit Counseling Basics

Credit counseling is an option you might want to consider... Read More

10 Step Credit Repair Guide

The process of clearing credit can be laborious and frustrating,... Read More

Identity Theft Exploding: Here?s How You Can Avoid Becoming A Victim

Americans are more concerned about identity theft than unemployment or... Read More

Stop Credit Card Offers

You can stop receiving credit card offers in the mail!... Read More

What Is a FICO Score and How Do I Make It Work for Me?

Whether or not you receive a loan and what interest... Read More

5 Ways To Prevent Credit Card Late Fees

Paying a credit card late fee is the same as... Read More

Can Credit Search Entries Affect Your Ability to get Approved for a New Loan in the UK?

About Search Entries:Every time a lender checks your credit history... Read More

Like It Or Not, You Have A Score To Settle!

Like It Or Not, You Have A Score To Settle!... Read More

Building Good Business Credit After Bad Credit

Can you establish good business credit if you have bad... Read More

Credit Cards -- What You Should Know

There are a lot of questions about using credit cards.... Read More

How to Dispute Credit Report Errors

Your credit report--a type of consumer report--contains information about where... Read More

Tips for Credit Card Surfers

Moving money from credit card to credit card to take... Read More

Balance Transfers Can Help You Stop Putting Money Down The Drain!

As you probably know, interest rates are at all time... Read More

Consumer Credit Reports

A consumer credit report is a factual record of an... Read More

Credit Help For Renters And Others On The Horizon

Sue is a homeowner and pays her mortgage and other... Read More

Do you Know the Benefits of Checking your Credit Report?

Do you know why you should check your credit report?Of... Read More

UPS Delivers the Goods, Your Identity

Well now we add CitiGroup and UPS to the Identity... Read More

Do You Know Whats On Your Credit Report ?

It is important to know your credit rating for a... Read More

Credit Report And Correction Techniques

The three major credit bureaus, Experian, Equifax and Trans Union... Read More

How To Start A Second SEPERATE Credit File!

Your personal credit file is separated from those with the... Read More